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C$ 98+ Direct flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — SYD
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Non-stop flights from Cairns

Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 July 2025.

Mon 4/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 7/86:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/7C$ 161
Sun 27/76:45 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 30/77:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/7C$ 194
Fri 14/119:15 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 14/118:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7C$ 215
Tue 5/89:30 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 6/87:45 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/7C$ 217
Tue 4/1111:55 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 8/114:35 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7C$ 300
Sat 2/85:20 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 3/86:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7C$ 352
Wed 15/102:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/112:40 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7C$ 352
Sun 28/96:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/96:35 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 378
Tue 26/86:45 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/89:45 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 417

Find direct flights from Cairns within your budget

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Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 4/8

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 7/8

6:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 161

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 27/7

6:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

7:45 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 194

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 14/11

9:15 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 14/11

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 215

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 5/8

9:30 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

7:45 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 217

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 4/11

11:55 p.m.-4:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

4:35 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

C$ 300

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 2/8

5:20 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 3/8

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 352

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 15/10

2:55 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

2:40 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 352

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 28/9

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 30/9

6:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 378

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 26/8

6:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

9:45 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 417

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 19/8

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 98

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight from Cairns. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Cairns, such as Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia, andJetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!

Related info for your journey

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 42m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (5h 20m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, April offers travelers the most options.

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